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Nets put up fight but fall short in high-scoring loss to Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets staged a late rally in Cleveland, cutting a 22-point deficit down to two before ultimately falling 125-121 to the Cavaliers. Despite the loss, the team showed significant improvement over their season opener, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 28 points and Julius Randle's 23-point contribution.

Egor Demin provided a spark in the final period, scoring 15 of his 22 total points during a late surge that nearly forced a comeback.

Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 22 points, while Jarrett Allen chipped in 21 to help hold off the visitors. Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed pride in his team's persistence despite the outcome, noting that the group maintained their effort even when trailing by double digits late in the contest.

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